PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24865: The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.8.8.7 does not validate the order and orderby p
CVE-2021-24865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting advanced custom fields\, advanced custom fields\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.8.8.7 does not validate the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 26%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2022-01-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24865?
advanced custom fields\: upgrade to 0.8.8.7; advanced custom fields\: upgrade to 0.8.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24865 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24865 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24865 affect?
CVE-2021-24865 affects advanced custom fields\, advanced custom fields\. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.8.8.7 does not validate the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue
How urgent is CVE-2021-24865?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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